Assembly & Test Intern

Rolls-Royce plc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Housing stipend

Job summary

Rolls-Royce offers a Summer Assembly & Test Internship in Indianapolis, IN, providing hands-on experience in assembling and testing products across engine systems and components.

You will work on real projects, learn from experienced colleagues, and participate in meaningful work that connects to aerospace, industrial, and marine programs, with guidance from a manager and career coach.

Qualifications

• Working toward a bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology or related field.
• Coursework in programming languages, electrical engineering, aerodynamics, or aerospace systems design.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test products at system, sub-system, module and component levels.
• Collect and validate data to support design verification and hand back to engineering teams.
• Support real business needs with projects and be mentored by a manager and career coach.

Skills

C/C++ programming

PCB/blueprint interpretation

Electrical concepts

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering or Technology

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Job Description Assembly & Test Intern Duration: Summer (12 weeks) Location: Indianapolis, IN

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. Our internship programs are designed to help you build your career from day one. You'll work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced colleagues, and develop the skills to make a real impact. That's Infinite Potential.

Role overview:

The primary purpose of Assembly & Test is to provide the capability to assemble and test products at system (whole engine), sub-system, module, and component level and to collect and validate data and pass it back to the design engineering teams to support verification of the product design, for the aerospace, industrial and marine programs. More than 18,000 people work in Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test Operations worldwide making it the largest function within Rolls-Royce.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll gain practical experience on real-life assignments within one of our core areas, including Test Engineering, Test Electrical and Mechanical Systems Engineering, Test Data and Control Systems Engineering, or Experimental Assembly & Instrumentation. that will put your theoretical knowledge to the test. You will be assigned a manager and career coach, so you’ll be learning directly from a skilled professional. All the projects you do will be in support of a real business need, with a direct link to our products and customers. Your day-to-day tasks will vary, and you’ll receive support from different people within the business, all of whom will be committed to helping you to deliver your best, creating a well-rounded networking foundation.

Who we’re looking for:

• Working towards a bachelor’s in Aeronautical/or Astronautical Engineering/Technology, Electrical Engineering/or Technology, Industrial Engineering/or Technology, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering/or Technology, Computer Science/or Computer, Engineering/Technology, Data Science /or Data Engineering/Technology, and/or related degree
• Demonstrate some coursework in one/or more of the following areas: programming languages, electrical engineering, aerodynamics, aerospace systems design, astrodynamics applications.
• Understanding how to interpret data and apply it to a decision or next action step as needed
• Experience with drawing/blueprint interpretation preferred but not required
• Prior manufacturing, assembly or test internship/co-op preferred but not required
• Coding Experience within C or C++ preferred but not required
• Programming PLCs (programmable logic controllers)/ ladder logic preferred but not required
• Reading electrical schematics and/or one-line diagrams preferred but not required
• Basic troubleshooting for electrical devices or industrial applications preferred but not required
• Any experience with motors and variable frequency drives preferred but not required
• A strong passion for the future of technology
• A willingness to work flexibly and travel between locations: in most cases, you’ll be able to meet the requirements in the location you are recruited to, however, we may need you to be flexible and travel between sites during or for your internship
• An open-minded, curious, and agile approach to work and career development

Our behaviors drive us - we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We'll expect that of you, too.

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Work authorization eligibility: To be considered, you must be a U.S. Citizen. There is no visa sponsorship for this position.

What we offer:

Meaningful work from day one, with the support to help you succeed. A culture that invests in your personal and professional development. The chance to grow your skills while working on real projects in a global company.

• Interns are eligible for Paid Time Off; and a housing stipend.

Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.

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Job Posting Date 21 Sept 2026; 00:09 Pay Range $22.00 - $36.00-Hourly Location Indianapolis, IN Benefits

Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.